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Iowa ag department announces partnership to expand conservation agronomist network

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has announced a new partnership aimed at expanding the network of conservation agronomists working with Iowa farmers and landowners across the state. This partnership will deploy two …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 11, 2023
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Exporting Iowa

Farmers could see tighter profit margins in 2023 with some countries reducing their import of U.S. products. This will result in decreased demand and could cause the high commodity prices seen in recent years to …
By Michael Crumb | Mar 3, 2023
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Lutheran Services in Iowa announces return of community-supported agriculture boxes

Lutheran Services in Iowa’s Global Greens program has announced the launch of its community-supported agriculture (CSA) boxes for the 2023 season. The program, which is part of LSI’s Immigrant and Refugee Community Services, supports former …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 23, 2023
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Iowa Ag Expo returns to Des Moines for its 103rd year

The Iowa Ag Expo is returning to the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines for its 103rd year on Jan. 31 through Feb. 2. With 98 new exhibitors and the addition of more booths in …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 27, 2023
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Iowa farmland sold for average $13,742 an acre in 2022

The value of Iowa’s tillable farmland plateaued during the last half of 2022 but prices remain at historic highs, according to research by Iowa Appraisal.

Land values rose 13.4% in 2022, with the average statewide …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 10, 2023
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Berry Patch owners to receive sustainable agriculture award

The longtime owners of the Berry Patch Farm near Nevada have been named the 2023 Sustainable Agriculture Achievement Award winners by Practical Farmers of Iowa. Dean and Judy Henry will receive the award during the …
By BPC Staff | Jan 3, 2023
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Vernon joins Landus to launch new subsidiary that will focus on collaboration

Grain company Landus announced it has hired industry veteran Bruce Vernon to launch a venture to extend the intellectual capital and capabilities of Landus into new markets. According to a news release, Vernon joined the Landus executive …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 22, 2022
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Shelton named global VP of R&D at Kemin Nutrisurance

Kemin Industries has named Jason Shelton global vice president of research and development of its pet food and rendering technologies business unit. According to a news release, Shelton will join the Kemin Nutrisurance leadership team. Before joining …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 21, 2022
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Deere, Iowa State University partner on sustainable solutions

Quad Cities Regional Business Journal: John Deere is partnering with Iowa State University to test methods of sustainable farming, the company announced Wednesday. Through the strategic partnership, Moline, Ill.-based Deere & Co. and ISU will establish …
By BPC Staff | Oct 27, 2022
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Navigator asks regulators to approve condemnation powers for its CO2 pipeline

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Navigator Heartland Greenway this week became the second developer of a carbon dioxide sequestration pipeline to ask Iowa regulators to allow it to use eminent domain to force landowners to sell it easements …
By BPC Staff | Oct 27, 2022